Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Maintaining adequate hydration is crucial for preventing kidney stones and facilitating the natural passage of smaller ones. Aim for 2.5 to 3 liters o ...

Medicare covers various types of kidney stone removal when medically necessary, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy, nephrolithotripsy, ureteroscopy, lithotripsy, and shock wave lithotripsy.

(COLORADO) — After seeing a rise in kidney stone cases among kids, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) is making sure families and caregivers recognize the signs of kidney stones. “Each ...

The kidneys play a vital role in filtering blood, removing toxins, and maintaining the body’s mineral and fluid balance. However, when excess calcium, oxalate, or uric acid accumulates in urine, it ...

By Carol Sorgen These tips will help renal dietitians counsel clients and patients about prevention. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that one in 10 people will have a kidney stone at some ...